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Coming from Australia, a bit of a strange store to find all things possum. Taxidermy possums in the back and collection of fur objects at front of store (slightly pricey). Interesting for those who have never seen possums or familiar with them.

Only visit this place if you want to see some horrible taxidermy. Possums are hunted in NZ and this explains the history behind this. Taxidermy is a poor standard and hasn't been updated for many years.

Please note, location address has changed to;
106 Hastings Street
Napier NZ
Arrived at shop, met with Lynette Jarvis (owner). She was extremely helpful without being 'pushy'. Was able to see the full range plus the opportunity of visiting the museum collection and indigenous birds...More

Prepare to find out about the furry little animals that now call New Zealand home. You can see mounts of the varieties and colors which live nearby. Interestingly enough, they are different from the North American scavingers.
The wool coat from these animals is soft...More

Opossum World on Marine Parade is an educational display that deals with the reality of the ecological nightmare that the Opossum has become in New Zealand. Our retail showroom provides a wide choice of souvenirs such as luxurious possum fur rugs, natural fur cushions, slippers,...More

Had a good laugh coming in here, very well put together with the little walk through around the back looking at the different possums and finding them in the bushes etc (kids had fun). Then once we had finished with that there was the products...More